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Collected Works of John Carter Now Available

John Carter, well known composer and our pianist at the Fall Association gathering, has just had published a collection of his works. It has the surprising title: "The Collected Works of John Carter for Piano" (Hope Publishing Company, catalog number- #8454). The cost is $49.95.

The collection contains 71 titles; 21 of them are newly composed for this collection, with the rest coming from previous piano collections. There are hymn arrangements covering the entire church year.

Route 678 Youth Event

Route 678, the CSEOA mid high event, is set for February 19 and 20, 2010 at St. John's UCC, Newark. A planning team of youth and adults have been hard at work.

"Seek Justice, Love Kindness and Walk Humbly with your God."
Micah 6:8

Everywhere you turn, people continue to suffer from hunger, poverty, war, and injustice. The state of the world can lead us into despair, but God provides us the "light" to see us through the "darkness" by offering us a life based on love and selfless community. This requires us to work together to seek justice, love kindness and walk humbly with our God.

If you are in Grades 6-8, come learn what it means to "seek justice, love kindness and walk humbly with your God" through:

Worship
Games
Fellowship with other UCC youth
Local mission project (Newark Shelter)
Understanding the issues that impact the world and what we as Christians are called to do to help.

Where

Saint John's United Church of Christ

285 West National Drive
Newark, Ohio 43055
(740) 323-2407

http://stjohnsnewark.org/

When

February 19-20. Event starts on Friday evening at 7:00 PM and ends promptly at 1:30 PM on Saturday afternoon.

What to bring

Sleeping bag, pillow, toiletries, and change of clothes. And respect for the time we spend together and for the people in attendance.

Cost

$20/person

Please make checks payable to Central Southeast Ohio Association.

*Register by February 4th

Email jillg@ocucc.org for a registration form and send it to:

Central Southeast Ohio Association, UCC

ATTN: Route 678 Youth Retreat

6161 Busch Blvd., Suite 77
Columbus, OH 43229

Questions?

Contact Scott Casebeer, (614)460-0199, scasebeer@mtso.edu

Equipping the Saints on March 6 • A New Day is Dawning

The Equipping the Saints leadership event will be on Saturday, March 6 from 9:15 AM to 3:45 PM at North Congregational United Church of Christ, 2040 W. Henderson Rd., Columbus. The Metropolitan Commission of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the Central Southeast Ohio Association of the United Church of Christ jointly sponsor this event.

"A New Day Dawning" is the theme for this day long leadership training event for laity and clergy of the Christian Church (DOC) and United Church of Christ. David Odell-Scott will be the morning Bible study leader. He serves as Coordinator of the Religion Studies Program at Kent State University where he also chairs the Philosophy Department. His books include "Paul's Critique of Theocracy" and "A Post-Patriarchal Christology." He is a graduate of Texas Christian University, BA. and Vanderbilt, M. Div. and PhD.

The day will be set within a pattern of worshipful work that includes morning Bible study, a choice of two workshops, lunch with time for fellowship and exchange of ideas among churches.

Complete registration information will be sent to churches in early January. Registration may be made by mail or online through the Christian Church in Ohio, 355 E. Campus View Blvd., Suite 110 Columbus, OH 43235 or www.ccinoh.org.

Registration of $15 for the full day including lunch and workshops, is due by Friday, February 26.

St. Michael's UCC, Baltimore Searches for a Pastor

The search for new pastoral leadership at St. Michael's United Church of Christ, Baltimore has progressed to the point where the listing has been sent to Parish Life and Leadership for posting on the UCC website, and they are seeking Ministerial Profiles of those interested in being considered for the pastoral position. It is a full time position. St. Michael's has a parsonage in Baltimore.

Their description is as follows: Small traditional family oriented church. Located in a semi-rural setting. The congregation is working hard to rebuild itself into an energetic, dynamic, and spiritual force in the community. We are seeking a self starting people centered person to work with all ages and guide us into the future.

Please contact the Association office (800-282-0740) if you desire to have your profile submitted or to seek more information.

Partnership Pilgrimage to Nicaragua

The Association has scheduled a Partnership Pilgrimage to Nicaragua for June 18-26, 2010. A partnership pilgrimage is a trip to build friendship through shared hands-on work, worship, site-seeing and other opportunities which strengthen our relationship with the members of Iglesia Mision Cristiana.

The Partnership Pilgrimage will be led by the Reverends Ann Molsberry and Jenny Steindam. Please contact Jenny Steindam at (614) 890-0009, or Ann Molsberry (937) 243-9895 for more information.

Also, to help build an even wider awareness of our partnership with the Iglesia Mision Cristiana, several members of the Nicaragua Taskforce are available to share with local association churches about their trips to Nicaragua. For more information contact Rev. David Long-Higgins at (614) 837-7734.

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A Fiesta Dinner will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2010 from 6 to 8 PM at North Congregational UCC, Columbus to benefit their June mission trip to Nicaragua.

The evening will include wonderful food representative of Nicaragua, warm fellowship, and an entertaining and informative program based on experiences from the 2008 trip to Project Chacocente.

This remarkable program is changing the lives of families who once lived on the Managua dump. Now ten families live in cement block homes they built, have a school for their children, have learned to read, write, gained construction and agricultural skills, and have learned to work together.

During the trip in June, the group expects to work with families in the project to expand their school.

The suggested donation for the evening is $10 per person. Reservations may be made with Susan Kinzer at 614-451-1835 or skinzer@midohio.twcbc.com.

Creating the Beloved Community:
Service honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Sunday, January 17, 5 p.m.
North Congregational UCC, Columbus

The Columbus Area Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) began its celebration of the Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. holiday at the Broad Street Christian Church in 2008; the second celebration was held at the Karl Road Christian Church in 2009 with several United Church of Christ persons present. Speakers have been African-American leaders well informed about the King movement and its message of Justice, Peace and Racial inclusivity.

North Congregational UCC will host this year’s service, with clergy, lay leaders and choirs from seven area congregations participating. The Rev. Dr. Eric Brown, senior pastor of Woodland Christian Church (DOC) will preach. Worship begins at 5 PM. A full-menu reception will follow. Childcare is provided—please phone ahead your need (614.451.1835). The building is fully accessible with plenty of off-street parking.

The Ecumenical Concerns Committee of Central Southeast Association, comprised equally of Disciples of Christ and United Church of Christ representatives, believes this event and its great cause to be a most important way our two denominations can celebrate Dr. King's heritage and live out our partnership. Welcome to this, our third service.

North Congregational UCC

2040 West Henderson Road

Columbus, OH 43220

614.451.1835

Driving Directions:

West on Henderson from 315

Past Kenny and Reed

On the right, behind Wesbanco Bank

Parking in the rear

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Dublin Community Church-UCC to hold U2charist service honoring the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King

A U2charist, a unique worship service featuring the music of the Irish rock band U2, will be held Sunday, January 17, 2009 at 7:00 PM at Dublin Community Church-United Church of Christ.

The service will focus on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King's commitment to equality, peace, and unity, and will feature live music from Dublin area students as well as a multi-media presentation.

In addition to the music, Dr. King's writings and Scripture will be read, open-table communion will be shared, and an offering to benefit Bread for the World (www.bread.org), a Christian group seeking to end hunger at home and abroad, will be accepted.

Dublin Community Church UCC is located at 81 West Bridge St (St. Rt. 161/33) in Dublin, Ohio. The church's website is www.dublincommunitychurch.o rg.

Contact: Scott Schieber • 614.226.1314 • sschieber@mtso.edu

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Our Wider Mission

The Central Southeast Ohio Association sends a portion of the Our Churches Wider Mission offering that is received from local churches to the Ohio Conference and to national and world settings. Our Church's Wider Mission is one way that the missions and ministries of the United Church of Christ give expression to our stewardship of God's resources.

Ministry to Local Churches, Pastors and Lay Leaders

Church and Ministry is responsible for the recognition of ministers and in ministerial standing. The department nurtures In-Care students preparing for ministry and works with pastors to strengthen ministerial skills.

Church and the World seeks to support ministries that improve the conditions in society that result in human suffering, poverty, hunger and homelessness. It supports a special ministry for persons living with HIV/AIDS. The Department encourages through mission partner grants local churches and other organizations to engage in local community missions.

Church and Education offers opportunities for church to provide educational and spiritual growth experiences and to support teaches and pastors in the educational ministries of the church. it helps youth delegates participate in the Ohio Conference Annual Gathering and national youth events.

Stewardship Working Group is beginning work to encourage churches to be Stewards of the resources God has and is providing for ministry and mission.

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2010 Calendar
January 16	Fiesta Dinner, Nicaragua trip fundraiser	$10
January 17	Creating the Beloved Community: Service honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 17	U2charist service honoring the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King
February 19-20	Route 678 • Mid-high school youth event at St. John's UCC, Newark	$20
March 6	Equipping the Saints	$15
June 18-26	Partnership Pilgrimage to Nicaragua
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